James vance geographer biography of barack

James E. Vance Jr. (1925–1999) was an American geographer known for his contributions in historical, urban and transportation geography. His approach developed emphasized studies related to transportation and settlement relationships as well as evolution of city systems.

He was a pioneer in the study of "urban morphogenesis", a term coined to explain the creation and subsequent transformation of urban form.^[1] He was a Professor of Geography at the University of California in Berkeley and he authored books that are considered classics in the study of geography.^[2][3]

Early life

James E.

Vance Jr., fondly known as "Jay" to students, friends and family, was from Natick, Massachusetts. He completed his doctorate degree in geography at Clark University. He married Jean Vance, also a geographer, who predeceased him in 1992.

They are survived by their daughter Tiffany, who also followed the footsteps of her parents by pursuing a ca